Kim Jong-un made the comments during his visit to the Ministry of Defense on Thursday:

Seoul:

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that if any enemy uses force against his country, the country will not hesitate to use all its military power to destroy the enemy, state media reported on Friday.

Kim Jong-un made the remarks during a visit to the Ministry of National Defense on Thursday, calling on soldiers to uphold the ideology of the ruling Workers’ Party and defend the country with their lives, KCNA reported.

“If the enemy attempts to use force against our country, we will make a bold decision to change history and use all our superpowers to eliminate them without hesitation,” KCNA quoted him as saying.

The Korean Central News Agency stated that Kim Jong-un reiterated his vow never to engage in dialogue or negotiation with South Korea. He called South Korea the “number one enemy” of North Korea and said that a strong military preparedness policy is the only way to ensure peace and security in North Korea. .

Kim Jong-un announced at an important meeting of the ruling party at the end of 2023 that peaceful reunification is impossible and North Korea is changing its policy in dealing with South Korea, which is a major shift in redefining relations with Seoul.

The KCNA report said Kim Jong Un visited the Defense Ministry with his “respected daughter,” suggesting he was accompanied by his daughter Zhu Ai, who analysts expect could play a role in the country’s leadership in the future. effect.

North Korea held an army founding ceremony on February 8 and held a large military parade at midnight last year, showcasing its largest intercontinental ballistic missile.

State media made no mention of similar major events this year, but said the Defense Ministry held a guard of honor parade for Kim and said Kim attended a banquet with military commanders and soldiers to mark the anniversary.

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